Donald Trump at Almedalen

Almedalen Week on Gotland is not always about Swedish politics. There are 126 days left until the presidential elections in the USA and Donald Trump has also found his way into the cultural debate. Kulturnyheterna met Josette Bushell-Mingo, artistic director of the Silent Theatre, which examines Trump’s role in the arts.
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has aroused strong feelings in the world of culture with his racist statements and outrageous opinions. Around the world, Trump has been the subject of satire and caricature images. During a seminar in Almedalen on Tuesday the debate on Donald Trump’s role in the Swedish performing arts was well-attended. The debate began with a monologue by Josette Bushell-Mingo, artistic director of the Silent Theatre.